Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Training Camp: T.O. & Ochocinco Update

Last week, Terrell Owens agreed to be a Bengal when he signed a one-year deal that includes $2 million in base salary with an opportunity for $2 million more in bonuses. Owens will wear #81 like always. Chad Ochocinco and Ocho Uno on the same side of the ball could form an combination that will be difficult to stop.

Bengal fans are excited. Owens is big at 6-3, 224 pounds. He is also 36 years old and a 15-year NFL veteran.

Owens still must learn the offense

Before the show can begin, T.O. must learn the plays. Owens worked out with Carson Palmer prior to training camp this summer. Many think that the work they put in will help him adjust to the system. That may be true, but the learning process will still take some time.

When the season gets going, Owens will likely play on the outside. He excels at short crossing routes where he can get separation and gain big yards after the catch.

Oklahoma Drill

Fans of Hard Knocks know that coach Marvin Lewis loves the Oklahoma Drill. Ochocinco found himself matched up with linebacker Rey Maualuga. Maualuga is known as one of the hardest hitters on the team. Ochocinco managed to get the better of Maualuga when he hip tossed him aside.

#1 receiver

Ochocinco has already said that he has no problem if Owens is the Bengals #1 receiver. They both have played in six Pro Bowls. However, Ochocinco is four years younger than Owens and is the best receiver in Bengal history. Last season, Ochocinco went to his sixth Pro Bowl while Owens struggled.

Touchdown celebrations

Owens and Ochocinco are well known for hamming it up in the end zone after they score a touchdown. Owens has many double digit touchdown seasons and has the third most touchdown receptions of all time. He should catch around five in 2010. Ochocinco is no slouch and will end up with at least five touchdowns of his own.